Scope setup help for Rem700

[PistolPete75]

ya do what you got to do. my 700 p shooting 168gr bthp at 2615 fps will take me 24.5-25.5moa adjustments depending on the heat. would sux if you can't shoot the distance.

[Jicko]

I just shim'ed at the bottom of my rear rings with a piece of trimmed exacto blade. The blade is 0.020" thick. From my calculation, that should cant my scope for somewhere between 20-30MOA. I hope that this will work.

I'll bring my SPR too, BUT, i have no reliable ammo for that gun.

[PistolPete75]

I just shim'ed at the bottom of my rear rings with a piece of trimmed exacto blade. The blade is 0.020" thick. From my calculation, that should cant my scope for somewhere between 20-30MOA. I hope that this will work.

I'll bring my SPR too, BUT, i have no reliable ammo for that gun.

don't worry Jicko, bring what you have ammo for. it's not like a competition or nothing. it's a casual day of fun shooting with yer fellow calgunners! i might bring my oll and a 9mm for some fun plinking.

[maxicon]

Leupold Tactical Mark 4 PR 3-9x40mm w/ Duplex

http://www.binoculars.com/products/leupold-riflescopes-mark-4-3-9x40mm-pr-matte-duplex-reticle-26318.html

It is just an older scope. They discontinued that "Mark 4 PR" line now. They are going with the new "Mark 2" economy line now, and I think they also are getting rid of the "non tactical" reticles for the "Leupold Tactical" scopes.

It is a 1" tube.

The PR (Precision Rifle) line was an attempt to put out a budget Mk4 series aimed at cash-strapped LE agencies. The 3-9x40 was a curious one, as the others had their higher-end Index Matched System coatings, while the 3-9x40 had the mid-end Multicoat 4. The line only lasted a few years, and there's no info on them on Leupold's website - you have to find older copies of the catalogs to get anything.

As far as I can tell, the 3-9x40 is VXII glass in a Mk4 body. You can have the reticle changed out, and get custom turrets, like other Mk4s (assuming Leupold still supports them, which they're pretty good about). The hardware is good - nice turrets, good clicks, solid construction - but the glass isn't up to standard Mk4 quality (and doesn't cost like it, either).

I have the same scope with mildots that someone was selling cheap on arfcom with Mk4 high rings. I haven't really had a chance to use it much, but so far, it's not a bad scope - it's just not what you think about when you think Mk4.

The 1" tube limits the adjustments, of course, which is a problem with long-range shooting, but the canted base should help.

[Sheldon]

I too will be looking to get some better rings and probably a 20 MOA one piece base as well. I took my .308 Win Rem. PSS out to the 450 yard side of Burro Canyon Range recently and did not have enough elevation to hit the manhole cover they have hanging out there. I had to aim at the top of the frame holding the cover to hit the cover. I currently have the Leupold two piece base and the dual dovetail rings from them as well. I am using a Redfield Varmint 6-24X50mm with the target knobs. I'de love to upgrade the scope to a Night Force, S&B, or U.S. Optics....but their costs prevent that from happeneing anytime soon.

The steel mounts and rings any better than the alloy ones?? I know the steel would be a little heavier, but is the tradeoff worth it for the better strength??

[mike452]

Hey Jicko, I have the exact same problem with my PSS. I use the same rings and base with a SS 20x. I can't get to 500yrd.
I will try my Warne and TPS bases next.